The Greatest in the Kingdom

Eager Avenue Grace Church

Matthew 18-1 At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven-- 2 And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them, 3 And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven. 4 Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven. 5 And whoso shall receive one such little child in my name receiveth me. 6 But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea. 7 Woe unto the world because of offences- for it must needs be that offences come- but woe to that man by whom the offence cometh- 8 Wherefore if thy hand or thy foot offend thee, cut them off, and cast them from thee- it is better for thee to enter into life halt or maimed, rather than having two hands or two feet to be cast into everlasting fire. 9 And if thine eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast it from thee- it is better for thee to enter into life with one eye, rather than having two eyes to be cast into hell fire.